Shirley Ann Leach Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley Ann Leach of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, whose life came to an end on March 23, 2026 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Ann Leach to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Matzke and Neva Matzke (Burtness); her brothers-in-law, Ardell Liden and Larry Lauer; and her nephew Mike Liden.
She is survived by: her former husband Douglas Odegaard; her husband Walter Leach, Sr.; her children, Steve Odegaard (Diane) of Fargo, ND, Lori Sorteberg (Mike), Julie Hersch (Brian) of Fargo, ND, David Odegaard (Jan) of West Fargo, ND, Dan Odegaard (Lana) of Princeton, KY and Doug Odegaard Jr. (Michel) of Rochert, MN.; her grandchildren, Kali Wachter (Josh), Chelsey Odegaard, Lisa Schlosser (Ryan), Sean Sorteberg (Amanda), Garrett Foss (Samantha), Jordan Hersch (Juliana Jordan), Chandler Hersch (Kelly), Bailey Odegaard, Katie Odegaard, Anders Odegaard, Gretta Travelstead (Jonathan), Gunnar Odegaard (Abbie), Dakota Odegaard and Samantha Odegaard; her great grandchildren, Lincoln, Tatum Wachter, Noah, Beau, Eli Schlosser, Summer, Sophie, Spencer Sorteberg, Declan Hersch, Owen, Levi, Ezekiel, Nora, Oscar Odegaard, Isadora, RiverLynn, Bexley, Hardy Travelstead, Bennett, Emery and Vera Odegaard; her sisters, Betty Liden Selke and Darlene Lauer of Hampton, MN.; and her brother-in-law Marvin Odegaard (Kris) of Lake Crystal, MN..
In lieu of flowers - memorials may be given to Abundant Life Church, Ethos Hospice or Bethany on 42nd.
